NYC's Most Influential Sneakers | Sole Origins

On the first episode of Complex’s newest docu-series, Sole Origins, sneaker legends including DJ Clark Kent, Joe La Puma, Jeff Staple and Va$htie uncover their stories behind the most influential sneakers of NYC.

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Sole Origins is Complex's newest docu-series that will uncover the untold stories of the most elusive sneakers from NYC, Tokyo, Paris and Los Angeles. Interviews with Joe La Puma, Clark Kent, Ugly Mely, Hirofumi Kojima and Eric Koston.

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COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.

[ElementCollects]

"Imagine bieng able to wear your favourite piece of art everyday" best quote from this vid

[chadbailey]

Grew up poor AF but one time my grandma worked at the mall and came through with the Jordan 5s on the day they released. That is still one of the best days of my life...lol
Had never felt so good as the 1st time stepping through the halls of my middle school w/ the newest J's. Still gives me chills

[heskicks]

This series is epic. Happy to see some history brought out like this! Kudos to complex and anyone involved! ✊️✊️

[SliverChato]

I'm so glad to live in a time period where culture is finally being recognized as something very special. Plus the beauty and sentiment captured on camera, especially in the sole origins Tokyo. Y'all really killed the delivery of what it means to buy something from there and because of it my friends understand my connection. Thank you Complex for creating an amazing series and telling powerful stories and for passing on culture!

[timeballup]

The series looks promising. Looking forward to the next one.

[alexanderhandzhiev]

Only sneaker missing is the ari menthol 10

[austint]

Someone wanna tell me why DJ Clark Kent hasn’t updated his style since 2007?

[Saad-jusb]

5:50 She turned heads. Especially the guy who wasn’t in line.

[vtecanddohc]

“Why you you here? Because you saw me being fresh!”

Lmao please

[kash]

I wish these videos were about the design process/ business plan/ actual metrics, rather than just some fluff meant to build the hype for these brands further.

[louisdennison]

Best video I have watched in a VERY long time.

[masonhalpin]

What a great time in the sneaker world. I remember when it was always such a hunt for these sneakers and you’d see people flex on ISS Forums. Great vid Complex 🙌🏾

[Obisiksx]

DJ Clark Kent think he's fresh. He AIN'T fresh. I put an new pair of sneakers on every two steps. That's fresh 💯

[killedward]

This is a 21 minute Nike and Supreme ad

[amanvishwakarma]

Am I the only one craving for more of SOLE ORIGINS?!

[kentaaruga]

That butchery-style sneaker store really reminded me of the CONVENI store in Japan. CONVENI looks like a convenient store but it sells fashion clothes. Mad connection that popped up in my head but its cool to see someone of inspired by that unique story

[rustemsadvakassov]

Found myself rewatching this film for the third time since it was released… sofa king great!!!!

[dfferen]

Ain't nothing better than getting a fresh pair of kicks. Regardless if AF1, Jordans or Air Maxes. Gives me a good feeling.

[kingkonstad]

every once in a while Complex still puts out some good content.

[michael-stonino.]

Amazing mini-documentary! 💯 looking forward to the next one! COMPLEX